Vatican Commission Says Women Cannot Receive Sacramental Diaconate, Leaves Broader Question Open
A newly released Vatican report has concluded that women cannot be admitted to the diaconate understood as a sacramental degree…
Author: Taylor Reed
Catholic Adults With Disabilities Share How Faith and Welcoming Parishes Strengthen Their Vocations
As the Church marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, two Catholic women are inviting the…
Public Outcry Grows Over Vienna Art Exhibit Critics Call ‘Blasphemous’
A state-funded art exhibition in Vienna has drawn strong criticism from Catholic organizations who say several of the displayed works…
Nuns Join National Effort to Send Christmas Cards to Abortion Workers, Offering Prayer and a Path to Hope
A growing number of religious sisters across the United States are participating in a Christmas campaign aimed at reaching abortion…
3 Ways Catholics Can Enter Advent More Deeply This Year
As the first Sunday of Advent arrives, Catholics prepare to enter a season defined by longing, conversion, and quiet joy.…
Pope Leo XIV Approves Sweeping Curia Reforms, Ends Mandatory Latin for Official Acts
The Vatican has introduced major structural and procedural reforms to the Roman Curia, marking one of the most significant administrative…
Pope Leo Marks Nicaea Anniversary, Calls Christians to Unity Rooted in the Nicene Creed
Pope Leo XIV marked a historic moment for the global Christian community this week as he gathered with leaders of…
Pope Leo Sends Surprise Blessing to Young Catholics During DJ-Led Celebration in Slovakia
A Saturday night gathering in Košice, Slovakia, drew global attention after young Catholics at an outdoor electronic-music event received an…
St. Catherine of Alexandria: Wisdom, Courage, and a Faith That Could Not Break
Few saints capture the Catholic imagination like St. Catherine of Alexandria, the brilliant young martyr whose intellect, courage, and sanctity…
Riccardo Muti to Receive 2025 Ratzinger Prize at Vatican Christmas Concert
Italian conductor Riccardo Muti will be honored with the 2025 Ratzinger Prize during a Christmas concert at the Vatican, according…